CVE-2006-2219: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-2219: phpBB 2.0.20 does not verify user-specified input variable types before being passed to type-dependent func...

phpBB 2.0.20 does not verify user-specified input variable types before being passed to type-dependent functions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by the (1) mode parameter to memberlist.php and the (2) highlight parameter to viewtopic.php that are used as an argument to the htmlspecialchars or urlencode functions, which displays the installation path in the resulting error message.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-2219 is a legacy phpBB 2.0.20 issue where malformed user input can trigger error messages that reveal the server installation path. That information alone is not full compromise, but it can help attackers map the environment and chain with other weaknesses. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy phpBB 2.0.20 installations, especially internet-facing forums where PHP/application errors are displayed to users. The source bundle does not provide normalized affected CPEs or broader version ranges. Treat this as a hygiene and exposure-reduction issue. It is lower urgency than remote execution flaws, but any remaining phpBB 2.0.20 deployment is very old and should be upgraded, isolated, or retired. Mitigation focus: Inventory phpBB deployments and identify any version 2.0.20 instances.; Check phpBB vendor guidance for the confirmed fixed version or supported upgrade path.; Ensure production PHP/application errors are not displayed to public users..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 07:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 8, 2007, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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phpbb-multiple-path-disclosure(26306)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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